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Re: Skin feels numb and tingly/itchy » Marci

Posted by JohnX on April 15, 2001, at 22:35:16

In reply to Re: Skin feels numb and tingly/itchy, posted by Marci on April 14, 2001, at 14:52:18

> > Hi,
> >
> >I'm not sure about the medication you are on,
> >but you may want to consult with a neurologist
> >with regards to the numbing/tingling/anxiety etc
> >if your moodiness is not too severe (In which case
> >a psychiatrist may be important).
>
> Hi!
>
> The doctor I mentioned IS a psychiatrist. I
> described the weird symptoms I'm having and he
> didn't seem concerned. When I pressed as to what
> could be causing this, he said most likely
> anxiety.
>
> >Your physical symptoms may be caused by anxiety, but it also
> >could be excitotoxic like transmission.
>
> Can you say that in plain English, please? :)
>
> Thanks,
>
> Marci

Marci,

Sorry for the scientific mumbo-jumbo. The neurons in your brain transmit messages using chemicals (neurotransmitters) and electrical means for stimulation. An analogy is how data is transmitted in a computer (your brain being the most sophisticated computer on earth). For some people the neuronal transmission occurs at unreasonably quick or slow pace. If over stimulation occurs in an area of the brain controlling motor (muscular) movement, it could cause epilepsy. If it occurs in an area of the brain that is associated with pleasure/alertness, it can cause mania. If it occurs in extensions from the central nervous system to the nerve sensors in your extremeties (hands/face/etc), then it can cause tingling or numbness. Anxiety is also caused by excessive stimulation in the anxiety part of the brain. Hence the suggestion for the anti-convulsant (nerve impulse clamp).

SalArmy4me posts a good link to a page that describes some uses of VPA (aka depakote, an anti-convulsant) for your symptoms.

-John



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